The resolution before the European Parliament said the “lieutenant and sergeant in question were on a regular patrol tour of the [Greek] border” — rejecting some Turkish allegations of military espionage.

It also called on the Turkish authorities to “scrupulously follow legal proceedings and fully respect, for all those concerned, the human rights enshrined in international law, including the Geneva Convention”.

All EU member states are also called on to show solidarity with Greece and call for the freeing of the two men when in contact with Turkish leaders and authorities.